early 15c., from Old French rural (14c.), from Latin ruralis of the countryside, from rus (genitive ruris) open land, country, from PIE *reue- to open; space (see room (n.)).
Victoria cast: Jenna Coleman and the stars of ITV's new drama Victoria cast: Jenna Coleman and the stars of ITV's new drama ITV'S new period drama Victoria follows the early life of Queen Victoria, from her ascension to the throne aged 18 through to her marriage to Prince Albert.
PBS has added another period drama to the Masterpiece roster. The network has acquired Victoria, an eight-part miniseries starring Doctor Who alum Jenna Coleman. The series, which originates from U.K. station ITV, will debut in 2017 in the same Sunday time slot that Downton Abbey has occupied for six years. Victoria follows the titular queen â played by Coleman â beginning from her ascension to the throne in 1837, through to her courtship and marriage to Prince Albert.